The dzud continues in Mongolia. Stable and cold weather will persist until Friday.
As of today, January 20, the country is experiencing variable cloudiness, but no precipitation is expected. In most regions, the wind blows from the northwest at a speed of 3–8 meters per second, while in the Gobi and steppe areas, the speed reaches 12–14 meters per second.
The air temperature in the Darhad basin and Lake Uvs, as well as in the valleys of the Ider, Tes, Selenge, and Yeruu rivers, ranges from -32 to -37 degrees Celsius. In the valleys of the Eg, Uur, Orkhon, Kharaa, Tuul, Terelj, Kherlen, Onon, Ulz, and Khalh rivers, the temperature varies from -27 to -32 degrees Celsius. In the southwestern part of the Gobi, the air warms up to -16...-21 degrees Celsius, while in other areas, temperatures range from -22 to -27 degrees Celsius.
In the capital, Ulaanbaatar, there is also variable cloudiness, with no snow. The wind is from the northwest, at a speed of 2-7 meters per second. The daytime temperature in the city varies from -25 to -27 degrees Celsius, while at night it drops to -32...-35 degrees Celsius.
Dzud is a term used in Mongolia to describe a harsh winter during which a significant amount of livestock may die due to freezing or being buried under snow. In Kyrgyz, this phenomenon is called "zhut," and in Kazakh, it is referred to as "zud."
